Immigration News

AILA National is working with the Obama administration to see if any form of relief is possible for those currently with approved DACA. In other words, there is an effort to explore the possibility of some pathway to continued relief/deferred action under DACA prior to the new administration taking power. It is highly unlikely anything will happen in this area.
AILA National requested expedited processing for DACA renewals and pending initial DACA applications.

USCIS has not released an official announcement regarding this request and will not because of the current political climate. However, USCIS stated to AILA National liaisons that DACA renewals and pending initial applications are their highest processing priority right now (in that order of priority).
AILA National states that first time applications should not be submitted, but renewal applications (for those that qualify) are highly recommended.
It is unclear what the “window of opportunity,” for submitting renewals is. But submitting them by early December/mid-December, at the latest, is suggested

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Everyone has certain basic rights, no matter who is president NOVEMBER 10, 2016 By now everyone knows that Donald Trump has been elected president of the United States and will begin to serve his term in January 2017. No matter who is president, everyone living in the U.S. has certain basic rights under the U.S. Constitution. Undocumented immigrants have these rights, too. It is important that we all assert and protect our basic rights. If you find you have to deal with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or other law enforcement officers at home, on the street, or anywhere else, remember that you have the rights described in this factsheet. The factsheet also provides suggestions for what you should do to assert your rights.  You have the right to remain silent. You may refuse to speak to immigration officers.  Don’t answer any questions. You may also say that you want to remain silent.  Don’t say anything about where you were born or how you entered the U.S.  Carry a know-your-rights card and show it if an immigration officer stops you.  The card explains that you will remain silent and that you wish to speak with an attorney.  Do not open your door.  To be allowed to enter your home, ICE must have a warrant signed by a judge. Do not open your door unless an ICE agent shows you a warrant. (They almost never have one.) If an ICE agent wants to show you a warrant, they can hold it against a window or slide it under the door. To be valid, the warrant must have your correct name and address on it. KNOW YOUR […]

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